Topic 1:

What is Server ?
 Overview
• What is a server?
• What are the functions and responsibilities of a server?
• What types of servers exist in the world today?
• Which technology companies produce servers?
• What components make up a server configuration? Describe and explain
the role of each component in a server's configuration .
• What are the strengths of servers compared to PCs?
• Explore two commonly used servers today: HP DL380 G11 and Dell
PowerEdge R760.
• What is the initial setup process for installing a server and operating
system?
• Understand the tools for configuring servers from HP and Dell.
1. What is a server?

A server is a computer
• Connected to a computer network or the
internet
• With a static IP address
• High processing capabilities.
Software is installed on it to serve other
computers, which can access it to request
services and resources.
2. What are the functions and
responsibilities of a server?
• Store, provide, and process data for
continuous access by users or
organizations via LAN or the Internet.
• Store information, manage, and
operate enterprise software.
• For individual users, servers also
serve as primary storage and
operational components of a system.
3. What types of servers exist in
the world today?

• Classify Servers in two ways

– According to the method of building
a server system.
– According to functions
3. What types of servers exist in
the world today?
• According to the method of
building a server system.
– Dedicated Server
– Virtual Private Server (VPS)
– Cloud Server
 Function
It is exclusively dedicated to a single client
Dedicated or purpose, ensuring high performance
Server and security.

Virtual VPS is created through virtualization

Private technology, dividing a single physical
server into multiple virtual servers.
Server (VPS)
Cloud servers are built from multiple
Cloud Server physical servers combined with SAN
(Storage Area Network) storage systems.
3. What types of servers exist in
the world today?
• According to functions
– Database server
– File servers
– Mail servers
– Print servers
– Web servers
– Game servers
– Application servers
 Function
Database server These servers are dedicated to managing and
serving databases.

Responsible for file storage and management,

File servers file servers store and organize files in a
centralized location.
Mail servers manage email services, handling
Mail servers tasks such as sending, receiving, and storing
emails.

Web servers These servers facilitate printing tasks within a

network environment.
 Function

Print servers Web servers host websites and web applications,

serving web content to users over the internet.

Game servers support online gaming experiences,

Game servers providing the infrastructure for multiplayer games to
run smoothly.

Application These servers run application software, such as ERP

(Enterprise Resource Planning) or CRM (Customer
servers Relationship Management) systems, within
businesses.
4. Which technology companies
produce servers?
• Dell
• HP
• Supermicro
• IPM
 Dell
• Dell:
– Renowned for computers and laptops
– Leading in server usage and top
quality
– Manufactured with simplicity and
ease of use
– Large storage capacities; Fast speeds
– Best-selling Dell server line: Dell Dell PowerEdge R740

PowerEdge R440 (Dell R440); Dell

PowerEdge R740
 HP

• HP :
– Familiarity with computer users
and website developers
– Leading in high performance
– Energy efficiency
– Easy and convenient upgrades
– Cost-effectiveness, suitable for
startups
– Prominent in x86 server and Unix
server markets
 Supermicro
• Supermicro:
– Leading server provider globally
– Ensures quality production;
Resource-efficient
– Low-latency and fast storage performance
– Diverse designs catering to various business
needs:
•Tower servers;
•1U rackmount servers; 2U rackmount
servers
•GPU servers; Blade servers
•High-Density servers
 IBM

• IBM:
– Renowned international technology
conglomerate
– Focuses on producing advanced
technology servers
– Offers servers with large storage
capacity and high quality
– Prominent for Z-series servers,
notably the latest IBM z14 server
5.What components make up a
server configuration?
 Chassis Server

• Chassis Server
– Tower Server: Vertical or tower form
factor, suitable for standalone use.
– Rackmount Server: Traditional
horizontal form factor, fixed but
adaptable to various spaces.
– Blade Server: Vertical form factor,
utilized for dense server systems.
 Hardwere- Server
• Hardwere- Server
– Server hard drives have the function
of storing data in the form of external
memory, storing software, operating
systems and other system data.
– A server can have multiple hard
drives if you want to increase storage
capacity.
 RAM
• Ram
– RAM is a part of the server,
determining the server's processing
ability
– There are two types of RAM: DDR
RAM and SDR RAM.
– Comparing speed, DDR ram can
transfer data twice as fast.
– The function of the ram server is to
correct errors and check errors
promptly for small detailed errors.
 MAINBOARD
• Main-board
– Mainboard is a part that constitutes
the server.
– Mainboard also known as main
server, is a part in devices such as
computers or servers.
– They are composed of an electrical
circuit created with the task of
connecting and transmitting between
different components such as
memory slots, processors, etc. to
form a unified connection.
 CPU Server
• CPU Server
– CPU is the processing center of the
server system
– Server CPU is the most important
part like a normal CPU.
– The CPU is the operating center of
the system, consisting of a complex
circuit consisting of many transistors
on a very small network board.
– CPU is the processing center of the
server system.
 Card RAID

• Card RAID
– Created with the purpose of linking
hard drives together with error
prevention and backup mechanisms
while protecting the server when
problems occur.
 Card đồ hoạ
• Card đồ hoạ
– Graphics card is the part that
functions to process image content in
the server.
– Graphics card is the part that
functions to process image content in
the server.
– In fact, the server board is linked to
the server monitor so that the user
has the ability to perform operations
on the computer.
6. What are the strengths of
servers compared to PCs?
● Servers contain more powerful processors than a desktop
computer.
● The server has expandable memory, providing for a better
performance and more security.
● Access to data faster than with desktop computers.
● Servers usually have a high storage capacity.
● Server hard disk may spin faster in some servers and storage
data.
● The Server supports advanced storage connectivity
technologies such as SAS – Serial Attached SCSI which
provides a much higher performance than SATA.
6. What are the strengths of
servers compared to PCs?
● Servers are manufactured and optimized for continuous
24/7 operations all hours of the day whereas desktop
computers are not.
● The Servers have redundant power supplies and
redundant fan cooling modules.
● A server is built to support many users of applications and
users who access it frequently and frequently, while a desktop
computer usually supports one person operating at the time.
● Servers Servers usually have multiple networks and
supporting technologies such as cooperative adapters and link
aggregation .
6. What are the strengths of
servers compared to PCs?
● Server graphics capabilities Servers are generally very basic
as servers are optimized for multi-user applications such as
accessing databases.
● Some servers support easy hard drive replacement.
● Servers are mainly rack mountable Servers . With compact
1U / 2U size design and thus does not take up much space .
● Servers are maintained by a system administrator from a
central location like a data center.
7. Explore two commonly used
servers today

• Dell PowerEdge R760

• HP DL380 G11
 Dell PowerEdge R760
• Dell PowerEdge R760
– Dell PowerEdge R760 is equipped with 2 Intel
Xeon Scalable Gen4 processors, providing
powerful multitasking capabilities.
– With an 8-core or more architecture per
processor, it can handle multiple concurrent tasks
efficiently.
• Dell R760 design analysis
– Dell EMC R760 with 2U design belongs to the
latest Dell 16G product line on the market.
– R760 server with 4 hard drive options on the front
helps users flexibly choose data storage space for
businesses.
 Dell PowerEdge
R760
● Server R760 front design
○ Up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
(HDD/SSD) max 240 TB
○ Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe
(HDD/SSD) max 122.88 TB
○ Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe
(HDD/SSD) max 245.76 TB
○ Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe
(HDD/SSD) max 368.64 TB
 Dell PowerEdge
R760
● Server R760 back panel design
○ Up to 2 x 2.5-inch
SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD)
max 30.72 TB
○ Up to 4 x 2.5-inch
SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD)
max 61.44 TB
Dell PowerEdge
R760
● Dell R760 Central Unit.
○ Removing the fan chassis quickly
means that this area can be
accessed as well as servicing
front-mounted PERC cards, for
example.
○ Those airflow guides push air
over the CPU and memory
heatsinks.
Dell PowerEdge
R760
● Dell PowerEdge R760 iDRAC 9
Management
○ Data can be collected across
multiple components and
configurations set up.
○ These can then be fed into Dell's
OpenManage solution so
organizations can monitor and
manage groups of servers easily.
 Dell PowerEdge
R760
● Analyze hardware configuration support on Dell
R760
○ 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable “Sapphire
Rapids” dual processor.
○ The Dell R760 server supports high scalability, with
the ability to increase memory and hard drives.
○ With 32 DIMM slots, it can support up to 8TB of
DDR5 RDIMM RAM.
○ It also has multiple hot-plug hard drive slots
available.
○ Another big feature of the new platform is PCIe
Gen5. GPU support up to 2 x 350 W DW and 6 x 75
W SW.
 HP DL380 G11
• HP
DL380 11
 HP DL380 G11
• HP DL380 G11
– The Gen 11 server line was announced in
early 2023, after Intel officially launched
the Intel Xeon Scalable Gen 4 "Sapphire
rapids" processor product line with the
Socket FCLGA4677.
– The HPe DL380 Gen11 server's
appearance does not have many changes
compared to the Gen 10 Plus version, the
main difference lies in the front bezel of
the machine as it is quite beautifully
designed.
HP DL380 G11
HP DL380 G11
HP DL380 G11
HP DL380 G11
 HP DL380 G11

Broadcom BCM5719 Ethernet 1Gb 4-port HPE MR408i-o Gen11 Controller

BASE-T OCP3 Adapter for HPE

8. What is the initial setup process
for installing a server and operating
system?
● The initial installation process
installs the server
● The initial installation process
installs the operating system
 Installs the server

• Installs the server

– Set up server configuration
– Install server
– Manage and change server names
– Configure the server IP address
– Install Remote Management
– Updated and refreshed
– Activate Windows Server
 Installs the
operating system

• Installs the operating system

– Step 1: Boot the drive
• Insert the drive into the server
and press the button to start
• Select language and time of use
• Select “Install” for the system to
move to step 2
 Installs the
operating system
• Installs the operating system
– Step 2: Agree to the terms
• Click on the “Check” mark to
agree to the terms
• Then select “Next”
– Step 3: Choose the installation type
• Select “Custom: Install Windows
only (advanced)”
 Installs the
operating system
• Installs the operating system
– Step 4: Install
• A screen will appear asking the user to determine the
location to install Windows, you just need to choose to
install the operating system on the main partition.
• Windows begins server installation. Installation time
depends on server parameters.
• When the server installation is complete, enter the
password and click "Next" to complete.
9. Understand the tools for
configuring servers from HP and
Dell.
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